Our President

Kimberly S. Manrow EA, is our principal Consultant and President of Aster Consulting, Inc. She is a serial entrepreneur, with over 25 years
of experience in the Small Business Arena. Kim, has been self-employed for 30 years, jumping into the risk pool at an early age. The tireless
and ambitious career girl, Kim has built and rebuilt a string successful businesses while raising a family in CNY. She has a friendly, but
direct approach to her consulting clients. She believes strongly in
blunt honesty and giving her opinion, but is always respectful of
the challenges and obstacles that small business must deal with daily. Kim has never worked for corporate America, other than a
brief stint as a bank teller after high school, so she has lived
in your shoes a very long time.

Kim, has an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, is a Licensed Enrolled Agent, has been a QuickBooks ProAdvisor for 15 years. In addition, she has a broadened her education in the areas of business development, marketing, taxation, financial accounting, forensic accounting and business management. 

Kim has received the local Small Business of the Year Award, has been an active Board Member of several local community organizations and of the New York State Society of Enrolled Agents. Kim strongly believes in a collaborative approach to business which is a cornerstone of her success.